Resolution 99-25
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN GUD NO. 8976, TXU
LONE STAR PIPELINE'S APPLICATION TO THE RAILROAD
COMMISSION TO INCREASE ITS CITY GATE RATE; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION \VITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF
CITIES SERVED BY LONE STAR IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE
RAILROAD COMMISSION OR SUBSEQUENT APPEALS; REQUIRING RATE
CASE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED
BY THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR ATTORNEYS, CONSULTANTS AND
WITNESSES AND OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Wylie, Texas, pursuant to GURA S103.023 has standing in each case
before the Railroad Commission that relates to a gas utility's rates and services in the
municipality; and
WHEREAS, on October 29,1999, TXU Lone Star Pipeline filed a proceeding with the Railroad
Commission (GUD No. 8976) to increase its city gate rate revenues by $20.4 million; and
\VHEREAS, the City and its residents may be adversely impacted by increases in the city gate
rate; and
WHEREAS, the City is entitled pursuant to GURA S 1 03.022 to reimbursement of its reasonable
costs associated with participation in ratemaking proceedings; and
\VHEREAS, the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star is a standing committee with
representatives from numerous cities that are experienced in employing, directing and
coordinating efforts of lawyers, consultants and expert witnesses working on behalf of cities in
regulatory proceedings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas,
that
1. The City of Wylie, Texas, is authorized to intervene in Railroad Commission GUD No. 8976.
2. The City of Wylie, Texas, will participate with other cities in GUD No. 8976 and in any
subsequent appeals of that administrative proceeding through involvement with the Steering
Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star. The Steering Committee is authorized to retain
attorneys, consultants and expert witnesses that may be necessary. to protect the.interests of cities
and their residents.
3. Lone Star shall promptly reimburse reasonable costs incurred by the Steering Committee of
Cities Served by Lone Star for efforts undertaken in GUD No. 8976.
4. A copy of this resolution shall be sent to Jay Doegey, City Attorney of Arlington and
Chairman of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Lone Star, 200 W. Abrams Drive,
Arlington, Texas 76010; fax no. 817-459-6897.
DULY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, on this the 16th day of
November, 1999.